Cabin rentals near Wilmington provide access to the High Peaks region at elevations between 1,000-3,000 feet. Weather conditions in this Adirondack region can change rapidly, with summer temperatures typically ranging 65-80°F during daytime and dropping to 45-55°F at night. Most cabin camping locations remain open from May through mid-October, with some offering winter accommodations for ski season visitors.
What to do
Hiking trails: Access multiple trailheads from Wilderness Campground at Heart Lake, where "You can hike Algonquin, Iriquois, Wright Peak, and Mt. Jo all right from the campground." Multiple trails rated for different skill levels make this location ideal for day hikers of varying abilities.
Water activities: Fish Creek Pond Campground offers excellent paddling options with connected waterways. As one camper notes, "So many of the ponds connect that you could paddle for days and not get bored." The shallow entry points make this location particularly good for families with small children.
Winter recreation: Several cabin facilities near Whiteface Mountain remain open year-round. During winter months, guests can access snowshoeing trails and cross-country skiing routes directly from their cabins. One visitor to Meadowbrook Campground mentioned that "There's a trail to Scarface that leaves from the campground... The first part of the trail also takes you to a river for fishing."
What campers like
Privacy levels: Campers appreciate the varying privacy options at Draper's Acres. "This site has good tent sites that are separate from RV area and rental cabins. Very reasonable rates and friendly staff... if you tent, try to grab a spot on the outer ring for a quieter time, larger space and better views."
Waterfront access: Many visitors value direct water access from their cabins. At Fish Creek Pond Campground, "Very site has water access, and the water is super shallow all along the shoreline. It's perfect for dogs, kids, and hanging out in the water. The bottom is sandy with some rocks, good to have water shoes but not essential."
Seasonal beauty: Fall color viewing draws many visitors to cabin accommodations in September and October. According to a review, "If you enjoy leaf-peeping, I recommend the last week of September when the colors and the mountains are just gorgeous!" Most cabins provide heating options during this cooler season.
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Many cabin facilities require advance booking, especially during peak summer and fall foliage seasons. Meadowbrook Campground fills quickly from July through early October. A visitor noted, "Book early for the best sites. There are water spigots and limited generator hours."
Amenities variation: Bathroom and shower facilities vary significantly between properties. At AuSable Chasm Campground, "Bathrooms and shower rooms are individual rooms, but the doors are not labeled so it's a game of 'what's behind door number 1?' There was no light in the shower room that I looked at so a night shower would be out of the question."
Road conditions: Access roads to some cabin areas require careful driving. As one camper warned about Heart Lake, "Beware of the roads coming in. 40MPH is too fast for these torn up roads." Some cabins become difficult to reach during spring mud season or after heavy rainfall.
Tips for camping with families
Swimming options: Choose cabins with supervised swimming areas when traveling with children. Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday includes "a playground, huge store, gem mining, arcade (which needs some love), hiking trails and a common area with some games."
Recreation variety: Family-friendly cabin locations typically offer multiple on-site activities. "There is a pool for swimming, paved roads are good for bikes & scooters, pavilion for activities, lake for swimming & fishing and hiking trails," says a visitor to Button Bay State Park Campground.
Cabin size options: Consider cabin size carefully when traveling with larger families. Some locations offer multi-room cabins while others are single-room structures. At Wilderness Campground, families appreciate that "They have cabins, lean-tos, and tent sites. The camping areas are large enough to fit everything you need on them."
Tips from RVers
Hookup availability: RV cabins with hookups have varying capabilities. Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday features "two distinct sections of this campground– the 'Resort' section and the '100-Acre Woods' section... The water spigot at our site broke when I was hooking up the water which was then gushing everywhere. Staff were really prompt at coming out and shutting off the water and getting it fixed."
Winter considerations: For cold-weather stays, verify whether cabin water systems are winterized. Some facilities shut down water to cabins during freezing temperatures, while others maintain heated water systems. Year-round cabins typically offer propane or electric heating options.
Site selection: Research site layouts before booking cabin accommodations. As one RVer explained, "We stayed in site #73 of the 100-Acre section and would highly recommend staying in this area as opposed to the other. This section has tall shad trees and much more space between sites than the resort area."
